31 Wholesome Holiday Treats – Cookie and Kate {“cookieName”:”wBounce”,”isAggressive”:false,”isSitewide”:true,”hesitation”:”10″,”openAnimation”:false,”exitAnimation”:false,”timer”:””,”sensitivity”:””,”cookieExpire”:”30″,”cookieDomain”:””,”autoFire”:””,”isAnalyticsEnabled”:true}
Everything Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Twists.
by Jessica on December 13, 2019 0 4 The rest of December officially just got better, thanks to these spinach artichoke twists! I mean… aren’t these THE CUTEST!! Yes. They are. But wait until you taste them. If you need a fun little appetizer to serve this holiday season, it is here for you. This…
Authentic Chilaquiles Verdes
While delicious any time of day, chilaquiles is traditionally enjoyed at breakfast or brunch. Whether you decide to serve it with refried beans or top it with a sunny side up egg, just don’t forget the strong coffee. A traditional Mexican breakfast recipe, I recently rediscovered my love of chilaquiles verdes during a romantic getaway…
Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits
Winter has arrived! I was walking into work this morning, wishing for the first time this year that I’d have grabbed both a hat and some gloves on my way out the door. The cold certainly came in handy last night as I was making my annual double batch of buckeyes (a couple hundred of them…
Merry Cherry Christmas Cocktail.
by Jessica on December 12, 2019 0 3 This merry cherry christmas cocktail is sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer. I’m so excited to be working with them this holiday season to create a cocktail for you! This fun and festive merry cherry christmas drink is just what your holiday weekend needs! I mean, could it…
Fresh Ginger Tea
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FLOURLESS PEPPERMINT STICK CAKE
Heyo! A quick hello and a yummy, easy treat. I tested this for SKCC last week and it came together so quickly, I thought you may need this here for a holiday dinner coming up. It uses three dirty dishes and calls for a short list of ingredients and finishes with a sprinkle of candy…
Espresso Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Truffle Sage Risotto.
by Jessica on December 11, 2019 0 5 Oh hello, welcome to Christmas dinner! Because this espresso crusted filet is here. I’m desperate for this plate to appear on my table tonight. Oh how I wish! I’ve always said that my mom’s pot roast with mashed potatoes is my ultimate favorite meal, but… I may…
New England Hermit Cookie Bars
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 17 minutes Total Time: 37 minutes Jump to Recipe Similar in taste to a gingerbread cookie, these hermit cookies are soft and chewy and made with ginger, molasses, and raisins. Credit must be given where credit is due: Hermit Cookie bars are my husband’s specialty. A Boston Massachusetts native,…
Smoked Standing Rib Roast
Around the holidays, there are three dishes I like to prepare on certain days: turkey (smoked or roasted) for Thanksgiving, ham (citrus and honey glazed) for Christmas, and a rib roast for New Years Day. My traditional rib roast recipe is featured in The Heritage Cookbook, but last weekend I wanted to try out a…
Spiced Pear Cake with Caramel Sauce (AIP)
Posted by Jaime Hartman On December 10, 2019 In Featured, Recipes, Treats I know this pear cake looks like a gooey mess, and that is exactly what it is! But it is a delicious gooey mess that also happens to be gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and nut-free… and those can be hard to come by!…
Caribbean Fish Soup (Fish Tea)
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Jump to Recipe This fragrant broth-based Caribbean fish soup, also known as fish tea, is made with hearty veggies, potatoes and various types of fish and seafood. Caribbean fish soup, also know as fish tea, is a popular seafood soup in both Caribbean…
10th Annual Chili Contest: Entry #5 – Sweet Bourbon Chili + Weekly Menu
This weekend flew by. Friday night was drop-in hockey followed by drinks and dinner. I collapsed into bed and slept HARD. The first week back to work after 10 days away…brutal. However, I am not complaining! I’ll take 10 days off any chance I get. Saturday was spent sleeping in (which for me means any…
Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with Roasted Garlic Spaghetti.
by Jessica on December 9, 2019 3 5 Meet one of the loves of my life: chicken parmesan meatballs. That’s saying a lot because we have chicken AND tomato sauce here. Perhaps I should say newer loves of my life. Newer as in… the last few years. I still don’t LOVE tons of tomato sauce….
Greek Yogurt Pear Coffee Cake.
by Jessica on December 8, 2019 0 3 (This pear coffee cake is sponsored by Harry & David!) You put on the coffee and I’ll bring the pear coffee cake! If you have holiday brunch on the brain, this is for you. Or holiday breakfast. Holiday dessert! This coffee cake can work for all of…
Toasted Everything Bagel Seasoning
Toasted Everything Bagel Seasoning Recipe – Cookie and Kate {“cookieName”:”wBounce”,”isAggressive”:false,”isSitewide”:true,”hesitation”:”10″,”openAnimation”:false,”exitAnimation”:false,”timer”:””,”sensitivity”:””,”cookieExpire”:”30″,”cookieDomain”:””,”autoFire”:””,”isAnalyticsEnabled”:true}
Family Friday (vol. 104): I Should Podcast About It
I love writing and obviously my 10.5 year-old blog is a labor of love, but podcasting has become a true joy. Looking back at 2019, I’m incredibly grateful that Gina chose me as a her co-host. We have a lot of fun and if you ever have any episode content requests – throw them our…
Review: Camp Chef Woodwind 24 WiFi Pellet Grill
For those of you who remember my Caribbean Sticky Wings recipe from last year, I jumped into the world of pellet grills about 18 months ago. Before then, my longtime grilling setup had been three-fold: a charcoal grill for direct-heat grilling, an electric smoker for low-and-slow BBQ, and a gas grill for consistent temperatures with…
Hot Cocoa Cake with Whipped Marshmallow.
by Jessica on December 6, 2019 2 4 Happy hot cocoa cake day! Or should we (un)officially call this Christmas cake day? You know how much I love a Christmas cake. Which is funny since I hate baking cakes. It’s definitely not a passion of mine. When it comes to a Christmas cake though? I’m…
Steamed Chinese Broccoli with Hoisin
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 7 minutes Total Time: 12 minutes Jump to Recipe A popular Chinese side dish, steamed Chinese broccoli with hoisin couldn’t be easier to make at home. Ideal for entertaining, this dish is naturally gluten-free, paleo, vegan, and whole 30. We grew up going out for dim sum with our…
The St. Nick Special.
by Jessica on December 5, 2019 5 4 The saint nick special cocktail is here just in time for tonight. Or, the rest of the season. While you wrap presents. Watch holiday movies. Sit in the dark by your glowy Christmas tree. Sounds like we’re in a Hallmark movie right now! I’m into it. But…
Ginger Salad Dressing
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How to Cut, Eat and Decorate with Pomegranates
Pomegranates are everyone’s favorite winter fruit! I’m sharing my best tips for how to cut, eat and decorate with pomegranates. Brought to you in partnership with Meijer stores. One of the many reasons I love eating seasonally is that it prevents me from getting bored with healthy eating. The truth is: if I had to…
Garlic Dill Pickles
These garlic pickles are a great introduction to fermentation. They’re a familiar flavor, and you can use the brine to marinate chicken breasts for my fan-favorite Gluten, Grain, and Garbage-Free Chick-fil-A Nuggets recipe (which is nearly seven years old – yowza!). But really, this recipe is just the start of a beautiful relationship with fermented…
30-Minute Chicken Lo Mein
December came and chaos ensued. What is it about December? It’s as if everyone’s too busy to even pause and enjoy. There’s something going on constantly this month and it’s beyond stressful. When is there time to figure out gifts, much less all the baking Shea is begging to do? I’m not helping my cause,…